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Mr. Krueger's Christmas

  • TV Movie
  • 19801980
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 26m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
1K
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Mr. Krueger's Christmas (1980)
  • Drama
  • Family
  • Fantasy
An elderly widower relies on his daydreams and faith to get through a lonely Christmas.An elderly widower relies on his daydreams and faith to get through a lonely Christmas.An elderly widower relies on his daydreams and faith to get through a lonely Christmas.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Kieth Merrill
  • Writers
    • Alan Henderson(story)
    • J. Scott Iverson(story)
    • Michael McLean(story)
  • Stars
    • James Stewart
    • Beverly Rowland
    • Kamee Aliessa
Top credits
  • Director
    • Kieth Merrill
  • Writers
    • Alan Henderson(story)
    • J. Scott Iverson(story)
    • Michael McLean(story)
  • Stars
    • James Stewart
    • Beverly Rowland
    • Kamee Aliessa
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 19User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Mr. Krueger's Christmas (1980)
    Mr. Krueger's Christmas (1980)
    Mr. Krueger's Christmas (1980)
    Mr. Krueger's Christmas (1980)
    Mr. Krueger's Christmas (1980)

    Top cast

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    James Stewart
    James Stewart
    • Mr. Kruegeras Mr. Krueger
    Beverly Rowland
    • Lead Carolleras Lead Caroller
    Kamee Aliessa
    • Clarissaas Clarissa
    Tamara Fowler
    • Clarissa's Motheras Clarissa's Mother
    Tyson Lewis
    • Baby Jesusas Baby Jesus
    Darro Glissmeyer
    • Carolleras Caroller
    Rolando González
    • Carolleras Caroller
    Leslie Peery Howa
    • Salvation Army Ladyas Salvation Army Lady
    Rita Jensen
    • Carolleras Caroller
    Gordon Jump
    Gordon Jump
    • Narratoras Narrator
    Alan Nash
    • Mr. Hathawayas Mr. Hathaway
    Oscar Rowland
    Oscar Rowland
    • Tree Salesmanas Tree Salesman
    The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
    • Themselvesas Themselves
    • (as Mormon Tabernacle Choir)
    • Director
      • Kieth Merrill
    • Writers
      • Alan Henderson(story)
      • J. Scott Iverson(story)
      • Michael McLean(story)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      James Stewart approached the scene where Mr. Kreuger talks to the infant Jesus very seriously. Before filming this scene, he told the producer Michael McLean, "I've got only one of these in me. Everyone who doesn't need to be here, get them out. Tell them I want this to go well. I can do other takes, but this will be the right one. There will only be one." After the scene was finished, McLean asked the cameraman, "Did you get it?" "I hope so," was the reply, "because I was crying."
    • Goofs
      (at around 16 mins) After Mr. Krueger fixes the pipes, he returns to his apartment and begins to pet his cat. As he talks about be "all by himself" on Christmas Eve, you can clearly see a crew member standing to the right of the screen with his arms folded.
    • Quotes

      Narrator: "I love you." That's what Christmas is all about... Clarissa said it to Mr. Krueger; Mr. Krueger said it to Jesus; and Jesus in so many ways said it to all of us.

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: James Stewart/Hodding Carter (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      Sleigh Ride
      Written by Leroy Anderson (uncredited) and Mitchell Parish (uncredited)

      Performed by The The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square under the direction of Jerold Ottley

    User reviews19

    Review
    Top review
    A Heartfelt and Touching Story
    "Mr. Krueger's Christmas" is a movie that I see every Christmas. Ironically enough, I have yet to see "It's a Wonderful Life", but give me time. James Stewart's acting is wonderful, as you feel for him throughout the entire show. The musical accompaniment by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is amazing. Although it is not readily available in most video stores, ask any Mormon friend, and they will probably be able to provide a copy. It will add smiles and happy times to that most wonderful time of the year. See this movie!
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    • SaintLewi
    • Sep 17, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 21, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Рождество мистера Крюгера
    • Filming locations
      • Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
    • Production company
      • Bonneville Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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